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TROOPS NEUTRALISE 3 KIDNAPPERS, RECOVER ARMS. Troops of 4 Brigade Nigerian Army(NA) acting on credible intelligence have taken out 3 kidnappers, who are believed to be part of the notorious kidnap cum robbery gang terrorizing the ever busy Auchi-Benin road in Edo state today, 2 February 2022. The kidnappers met their waterloo while on their nefarious operation along the axis. They however ran out of luck, as the vigilant troops swooped on them, engaging them in a gun duel that led to the elimination of three members of the gang, while others fled in different directions.  The gallant troops recovered one AK 47 rifle, one Pump Action Shotgun and other dangerous weapons.  Meanwhile, efforts are ongoing to track the fleeing criminals and free up that corridor from all forms of violent crime.  The NA wishes to enjoin the general public, particularly the good people of Edo to continue to expose criminal elements in their localities to law enforcement agencies. They are also urged to go

At least seven historically Black colleges and universities received bomb threats, on Tuesday, leading to the schools’ administrations evacuating each campus. Howard University in Washington was one of the institutions targeted. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Florida Memorial University, Howard University, Norfolk State University, North Carolina Central University, Prairie View A&M University in Texas, and the nation’s only historically Black and Catholic university, Xavier University of Louisiana, all alerted authorities of bomb threats on Jan. 4.  

ABC News suspended "The View" host Whoopi Goldberg for two weeks on Tuesday night, one day after she drew significant criticism for falsely declaring that the Holocaust was "not about race." "Effective immediately, I am suspending Whoopi Goldberg for two weeks for her wrong and hurtful comments," ABC News president Kim Godwin said in a statement. "While Whoopi has apologized, I've asked her to take time to reflect and learn about the impact of her comments," Godwin added. "The entire ABC News organization stands in solidarity with our Jewish colleagues, friends, family and communities."  

“If Biafra is achieved today, who's going to lead the Igbos? You don't look for Independence when you are not fully ready for it. It's a process, a gradual process that requires time, finance, and agreement.  "You don't just wake up and start agitating for Independence, you might get it but it'll take time. Since IPOB and other freedom fighters from the East have been fighting for Biafra, have they gotten it? The question is why? Because the Igbo elites have not come in terms with them and their patterns.  "Until we agree to seat with them, tell them what we want and they too comply, we can then put heads together to see if it's workable. Aside that, I would advise the leadership of IPOB who are my younger brothers and sisters to calm down so that we can see how Nigeria can be restructured to our own benefits because we are better together in one Nigeria than divided."  

ABIA STATE UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT BANS STUDENTS FROM DRIVING PERSONAL VEHICLES ON CAMPUS.  Management of Abia State University has banned the use of personal vehicles by students and flagrant display of wealth on CAMPUS. Any student who violates this directive,which is in the interest of the university community, shall fave severe disciplinary action. Please be guided  Acho Elendu,PH.  Registrar. PINK REPUBLIC TV. 

IPOB Should Stop Agitation…Yahaya Bello, Governor of Kogi State  “IPOB should drop agitation, organize themselves and support me in the 2023 Presidential election and I will address all their pressing needs.  "These youths are agitating because they have no jobs that will keep them busy and that is the number one thing I will do to calm their nerves. Engage them with meaningful means of livelihood and watch the agitation die off.  "As a youthful Governor, i have the interest of IPOB at heart and believe you me, IPOB won't regret supporting me as i take over the leadership of this country come 2023." …Yahaya Bello, Governor of Kogi state  

Pharmacist, Solomon Akuma Detained Over Twitter Comment Against Buhari Spends Second Birthday In Detention  Solomon Akuma, a pharmacist detained by the Muhammadu Buhari regime, will be spending his second birthday in detention over a Twitter comment. Akuma turned 30 today (Tuesday, February 1, 2022) but he will not be having fun on his birthday as he is being detained by the Buhari regime. This would be the second birthday the pharmacist would be celebrating in detention following his arrest in 2020 over the Twitter comment. Akuma is being prosecuted after his arrest on April 2, 2020, in Abia, Abia State for tweeting that he will "pay a Russian sniper to eliminate (President Muhammadu) Buhari and (Abba) Kyari (Buhari’s former Chief of Staff)" in response to a Twitter post asking "if $1m hits your account, your next move?"  

There was a fresh attack on Kurmin Masara in Atyap Chiefdom, Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Youth leader of Atyap Chiefdom, Gabriel Joseph confirmed the attack to DAILY POST on Tuesday morning. He said after residents of Kurmin Masara deserted their community during the Sunday attack, the gunmen decided to attack Atisa, a nearby settlement of the same Kurmin Masara axis.  

Please, Forgive Me. I Killed Over 20, But I’ve Repented Now —21-yr-old Arrested Turji’s Boy The 21-year-old suspected terrorist, Naziru Sani, working under the camp of Bello Turji, a notorious terrorist, on the police wanted list for acts of terrorism has confessed to killing over 20 persons in several attacks across Nigeria’s northwest. The young terrorist made the disclosure to Vanguard when SP Gambo Isah, the Police PRO in the state paraded him at the Command’s headquarter on Tuesday. Sani, a resident of Makera Village in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State was arrested along Jabiri Quarters in Funtua LGA, Katsina based on credible intelligence report, SP Gambo disclosed. One more photo below. 

Man Arraigned for N1.5bn Stock Fraud in Enugu The EFCC, Enugu Command, on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 arraigned one Chiedu Ijiomah and his Company, Adonai Stockbrokers Limited before Justice C. C Ani of the State High Court Enugu on a three count charge bordering on stealing, breach of trust and fraudulent diversion of shares to the tune of N1.5 billion. Chiedu Ijiomah and Adonai Stockbrokers limited between 4th December, 2016 and 14th March, 2016 allegedly stole and fraudulently converted to his personal use the total number of N1,408,369,859.00 (One Billion, Four Hundred and Eight Million, Three Hundred and Sixty Nine Thousand , Eight Hundred and Fifty Nine Naira ) from account number 45927884/C695275KL, being the property of one Kalu Uke Kalu and thereby committed an offence contrary to section 342,353 (h)(i)(ii)(iii) and (i) of the Revised Criminal Code Law (CAP.30) of the Enugu State of Nigeria, 2004.   

PRESIDENT BUHARI CONDOLES WITH MURRAY-BRUCE FAMILY ON MOTHER’S DEATH President Muhammadu Buhari extends heartfelt condolences to Murray-Bruce family on the passing of their mother and matriarch, Mama Margaret Murray-Bruce, aged 95. The President pays tribute to the peace loving and deeply religious woman who invested so much of her God given resources and talent in developing people, adopting many children, inspiring them to face life’s challenges with determination, optimism and joy. The President urges Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, Founder Silverbird Group, Francis Murray-Bruce, and Mr Guy Murray-Bruce, President, Silverbird Group and Chairman, Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria (IBAN) and other members of the Murray-Bruce family to find inspiration from Mama’s legacy, particularly her personal example of decency and always looking out for the best in others. President Buhari prays for repose of the soul of the departed and comfort for the loved ones that mourn.   Garba Sheh

  IN COMING MONTHS, YOU WILL WITNESS MASSIVE SHIFT FROM INSURGENCY TO PEACE, STABILITY, PRESIDENT BUHARI TELLS NIGERIANS IN THE NORTH EAST   Nigerians in the North East will, in the coming months, witness a change from the protracted insurgency to peace and development in their respective communities, President Muhammadu Buhari pledged on Wednesday in Abuja.   The President spoke at the inauguration of the Presidential Committee on the Repatriation, Return and Resettlement of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the North-East of Nigeria, which preceded the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting.   He announced that his administration is embarking on a revised approach to addressing the 13-year conflict and insurgency in the region and will not relent in efforts towards a return to peace and normalcy.   ''At the advent of this administration in 2015, I pledged to Nigerians that I will restore peace in the North East and return it to the path of development and growth.